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Granite Real Estate Investment Trust announced C$292 million in acquisitions, C$190 million in dispositions and provided a leasing update; the press release includes forward-looking statements and refers to its Feb. 26, 2025 Annual Information Form and Q3 2025 MD&A.

Many planners use a 70% pre-retirement income replacement rule; with Statistics Canada reporting a $64,900 median employment income for ages 45–54 in 2023, that equates to about $45,430 per year. The article notes CPP and OAS can cover a meaningful portion and that compounding over the next 20 years is a major factor.

The article profiles Emera, a Halifax-based regulated utility reporting a 4.3% dividend yield and a $20 billion capital plan for 2026–2030.

Q Energy France and Hanwha Ocean have entered the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator’s pre-qualification process for seabed licences to develop offshore wind; the regulator will not disclose the number of applications or applicant names.

The Manitoba government announced a freeze on the retail price of milk for 2026, saying the move aims to keep milk affordable for families while ensuring producers receive fair compensation.

François Legault said he will step down as Quebec premier once his party selects a new leader, and the article notes that the question of Quebec's place within Canada will remain central to provincial politics.

Q Energy France and Hanwha Ocean jointly took part in the Canada‑Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator's pre‑qualification process for seabed licences to develop offshore wind off Nova Scotia, and the regulator says it will not disclose applicant numbers or names.

British Columbia has agreed to a settlement of up to $60 million over the use of solitary confinement in provincial jails between April 2005 and October 2025; the claims period opened this month and ends Jan. 11, 2027.

Heinz introduced a patent-pending "Dipper" fry box that integrates a dedicated compartment for condiments and is rolling it out through participating restaurants and stadiums across eleven countries.

The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to 20 Division I universities requesting records by March 23 to assess compliance with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, with requested information dating to July 1, 2021.

The Commission for Complaints for Telecom‑television Services accepted a record 23,647 complaints in 2024–25, a 17% increase, with billing issues and contract disputes among the main problems reported.

A Brampton man reached a confidential settlement with Boeing over the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed six of his relatives; the agreement came on the eve of a scheduled Chicago trial.

A visualization shows the U.S. ETF market totals about $13.4 trillion, with roughly $10.5 trillion in U.S. equity ETFs and about $2.2 trillion in bond ETFs.

Silver reached a record US$92 an ounce amid rising demand from electrification, clean energy and data centres, while Canada does not include silver on its list of 34 critical minerals.

Copper rose to a record $13,310 per ton on the London Metal Exchange as gains extended early in 2026, while tin also reached a new high of $52,495 per ton amid demand forecasts and supply concerns.

Saks Global has sought bankruptcy protection as it works to restructure heavy debt; the company said stores will remain open and that suppliers and employees will be paid.

Mike Tomlin has stepped down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach after 19 seasons, ending a tenure that included a Super Bowl XLIII win and a 193-114-2 regular-season record. The article says he is likely to take a short hiatus while media roles and other football-related opportunities are discussed.

CWA Canada has filed a complaint with the Nova Scotia Labour Board after Ubisoft closed its Halifax production studio and eliminated 71 jobs, announced three weeks after 61 Halifax workers were certified to unionize.

A launching gantry crane fell onto a moving passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing at least 32 people and injuring 64; authorities have opened an investigation and the Railway Department says it plans legal action against the contractor.

Copernicus reports 2025 was about 1.47°C above pre‑industrial levels, and Canada experienced roughly 89,221 square kilometres of forest burned in 2025.

U.S. retail sales rose 0.6% in November after a revised October decline, helped by a rebound in motor vehicle purchases; core retail sales, excluding autos, gasoline, building materials and food services, rose 0.4%.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing for a four-day visit to re-engage with China and discuss Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and related retaliatory agricultural levies.

December CPI rose 2.7% year-on-year while food prices jumped 0.7% month-on-month, the largest monthly food increase since October 2022.

Heated Rivalry, a queer ice hockey romcom adapted from Rachel Reid's novels, has been linked to rising interest in hockey in North America and Australia and highlights challenges and opportunities for LGBTIQA+ inclusion in sport.

DevvStream and Fayafi executed an Investment Agreement to establish a jointly governed SPV called the Fayafi x DevvStream Investment Platform within 90 days, aimed at investments in decarbonization and the energy transition; the parties have set a non-binding target of US$100 million in capital commitments by the end of 2027.

Goliath Resources was selected for the Core Shack at AME Roundup 2026 (Booth #1026C) and will attend VRIC (Booth #131) and the Metals Investors Forum in Vancouver. The article says the company is focused on expanding its high-grade Surebet Discovery at the Golddigger Property in the Golden Triangle.

Global equity indexes rose to all-time peaks while precious metals climbed sharply; markets were watching U.S. bank earnings, Federal Reserve speakers and a possible Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

U.S. prosecutors allege Rolan Sokolovski laundered funds for Ryan Wedding and controls substantial assets, while in Toronto he presented tax filings showing little declared personal income; his bail hearing in Ontario Superior Court is ongoing.

Ipsen presented 14 abstracts at TOXINS 2026, including an interim EPITOME analysis reporting that 45.7% of stroke survivors with paresis developed post‑stroke spasticity within one year; the company also cited evidence that under 1% of stroke survivors receive BoNT‑A treatment for spasticity in routine practice.

TCS and AMD will co-develop industry-specific AI and generative AI solutions and jointly invest in training and talent, focusing on hybrid cloud and edge deployments for sectors such as life sciences, manufacturing and banking.